Partner Attorney Future Successor in Chicago

Job Description

Partner-Level Attorney | Future Successor Opportunity
Position Type: Full-Time | Partnership Track | Equity & Succession Opportunity
Location: Downtown Chicago

About the Opportunity

A respected litigation firm based in Chicago, is seeking a seasoned commercial litigator to join the practice at a Partner level, with a clearly defined path toward equity ownership and eventual succession.

This is not a conventional employment opportunity — it is an invitation to build a long-term, meaningful professional relationship with a firm that has been litigating and winning for over 40 years. The ideal candidate will not only contribute legal skill but also bring the integrity, judgment, and leadership required to eventually take the reins of the firm.

About the Firm

Founded in 1993, the firm has built a reputation for excellence in both trial and appellate advocacy across state and federal courts nationwide. Over time, the practice has evolved from labor and employment litigation to focus predominantly on complex business and commercial litigation.

Key practice areas include:

• Partnership & shareholder disputes
• Shareholder oppression and fiduciary duty claims
• Trade secret misappropriation & non-compete litigation
• Director & officer liability
• Lender-borrower disputes, including commercial foreclosure and fraud
• Business torts and contract litigation

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for more than just a highly competent attorney — we are looking for a future leader. The right candidate will:

• Be a mid to senior-level commercial litigator with significant courtroom and motion practice experience
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills, suitable for both courtroom advocacy and sophisticated client interaction
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment
• Have a track record of success and the strategic mindset to contribute to firm leadership
• Be open to partnership and succession discussions, with measurable benchmarks toward equity and ownership

This is a mutual due diligence process, and any partnership or equity arrangements will be structured transparently and deliberately to ensure long-term alignment.

What’s Offered

• Immediate Partner-level position with commensurate compensation
• Clearly defined path to equity and eventual succession
• Opportunity to inherit and grow a well-respected commercial litigation practice
• Independence and autonomy within a small firm culture that values excellence and ethics

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.